PhD ML/AI Research Scientist — National Security Impact
$105k - $245kAIToolboard
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland, is seeking a PhD ML/AI Research Scientist to analyze data for defense and national security applications. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, developing data analysis techniques, and communicating results to technical staff and management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $245,000 per year and comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr AIToolboard
$105k
Are you an early-career researcher hoping to invent the... ...artificial intelligence (AI)? Do you have a... ...challenges facing our nation's security and prosperity? If these... ...advances with cross-mission impact, such as: Improving... ...We are seeking new PhD graduates that, in the...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...Laboratory (APL) seeks early-career researchers to help close the gap between frontier AI and sponsor expectations. The AI... ...foundational AI advances with cross-mission impact and opportunities to propose... .... Applicants should have a PhD in AI, a proven record of peer-reviewed...For phd
- ...seeks a highly qualified PhD candidate to tackle challenging research, engineering, and analytical... ...problems essential to national security. You will help design and... ...data science, LLMs, and AI across diverse domains. You... ...on projects spanning AI, ML, data science, software...For phd
$104k - $166k
ResponsibilitiesPeraton Labs is seeking AI/ML Research Scientists to support the development of AI-... ...experience, Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with demonstrable applied AI/ML... ...OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence...For phdContract workLocal areaShift work$100k
...and ensure our nation’s preeminence?... ...architectures, or novel AI design tools and... ...our impact and innovation.... ...functional team of AI researchers, robotics engineers... ...foundations of ML, including probability... ...Secret level security clearance by... ...Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$102.5k - $227.5k
Overview 2026 PhD Graduate - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Research Scientist at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory... ...with cross-mission impact, such as alignment of AI agents... ...acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and...For phdInterim role$102.5k - $227.5k
A leading research institution in Laurel, MD, is seeking a 2026 PhD Graduate - AI/ML Research Scientist. The ideal candidate will contribute to transformative AI research, collaborating... ...role, along with the ability to obtain a security clearance. The position offers a...For phd$85.3k
...artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock insights... ...dimensional data towards national security impact? Do you want to... ...Systems Center ( conducts research at the intersection of... ...you: Have a PhD degree in a relevant... ..., including modern AI/ML methods, deep learning...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$82.05 - $111.11 per hour
Wyetech is seeking an experienced AI Analyst in Laurel, Maryland, to conduct research and development for cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will... ...in a STEM field. This role requires a TS/SCI security clearance and offers a competitive hourly pay range...Hourly pay$105k
...for our greatest national security challenges? Are... ...that prioritizes impact, innovation, and... ...seeking engineers, scientists, and developers... ...machine learning (AI/ML), data science,... ...knowledge graphs Research, explore, and... ...have… MS or PhD in Computer Science...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours- Peraton Labs is seeking AI/ML Research Scientists to support FAA BNATCS programs. Work with Agentic AI teams to build prototypes, analyze data, and... ...have 5+ years (BS), 3+ years (MS), or demonstrable AI/ML PhD-level work, strong Python, and experience with C/C++/JS. #J...For phd
$105k
...and are pivotal to our National Security? Do you love... ...interdisciplinary team of scientists, focused on... ...Sciences Group, in the Research Exploratory Development... ...s mission to provide impactful contributions to critical... ...you... Have a PhD in Microbiology, Molecular...For phdInterim role$105k
...looking to take part in impact research in quantum information... ...a creative quantum scientist to help us grow new projects... ...Have a PhD in Physics, Electrical... ...Interim Secret level security clearance by your start... ...class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense...For phdInterim roleImmediate start$176k - $282k
Peraton is seeking a Data Scientist Engineer in Laurel, MD, to build cutting-edge solutions supporting national security. The role involves developing machine learning algorithms... ...discipline and significant experience in AI/ML. Peraton offers a competitive salary range...$105k
...and are pivotal to our National Security? Do you love... ...interdisciplinary team of scientists focused on application... ...Sciences Group, in the Research Exploratory... ...s mission to provide impactful contributions to critical... ...experimentation. Qualifications PhD in Microbiology,...For phdInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$176k - $282k
...a next-generation national security company that drives... ...and skilled Data Scientist Engineers to join... ...Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language... ...Machine Learning (ML), AI/ML algorithms... ..., operations research, engineering or computer... ...\'s degree. A PhD from an accredited...For phdContract workTemporary workShift work- ...Postdoctoral Researcher Are you eager to use artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock insights from complex... ...data towards national security impact? Do you want to bring... ...if you: Have a PhD degree in a relevant... ...including modern AI/ML methods, deep learning...For phdInterim roleRemote work
- Peraton is seeking a skilled AI/ML specialist to design, develop, test, and deploy advanced models for mission-critical national security programs. You will build models that learn from data, generate accurate predictions, and align with customer objectives, while maintaining...
- ...Ontologist to work on innovative solutions for national security challenges. In this role, you will... ...with software engineers and data scientists to build and evaluate ontologies that bridge... .... Applicants should have a Master’s or PhD in relevant fields and familiarity with...For phd
- ...Will Do: As a Data Scientist Level 4 with... ...techniques to complex national security challenges. In this role... ...meaningful insights, creating impactful visualizations, and... ...development, and AI/ML methodologies Experience... ...Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science...Full time
$85.3k
...pursuing groundbreaking research to solve today’s... ...applications that strengthen national defense, improve healthcare... ...on groundbreaking impacts in the areas of robotics control, agentic AI, human‑robot and robot‑... ...obtain a DoD Secret‑level security clearance. If selected,...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours$105k
Overview Are you a creative researcher who loves to imagine... ...to solve some our nation's hardest cyber challenges and have real impact? If so, we want you to... ...Are graduating with a PhD in Computer Engineering... ...an Interim Top Secret security clearance by your start...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...lead projects, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support business development while pursuing national security applications. Qualifications include a PhD in microbiology or related field, 1+ year of assay design and execution, and capability to work with non...For phd
$10k
...Partners is seeking Data Scientists to develop advanced... ...Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, Computer... ...experience.A PhD in a related discipline... ...successful completion of a security background investigation... ...with local and national standards.Company Performance...For phdContract workTemporary workFor contractorsLocal area$139.5k - $185k
...hands-on Senior Staff AI Engineer to head... ...solutions combining tiny ML models in a wide... ...’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering... ...things. Make a real impact by developing innovative... ...easier, safe and secure. Maximize your performance... ..., race, religion, national origin, gender,...For phdTemporary workLocal areaRemote workFlexible hours$176k - $282k
...Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives... ...seeking a poly cleared Senior Research Scientist to support cleared research... ...years of experience with a PhD in Computer Science, Computer... ...environments Familiarity with AI/ML, neural networks, anomaly...For phdFull timeContract workTemporary workFor contractorsRelocation packageShift work$85k
...Engineer/Physicist/Computer Scientist - Weapon Control Are you looking... ...solve challenging technical national security problems, we'd like you to... ...specializes in advanced research and program of record activities... .../Machine Learning (AI/ML) techniques, object tracking...Temporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...for our greatest national security challenges? Are you... ...that prioritizes impact, innovation, and professional... ...state of the art AI solutions. As an... ...teams with APL scientists and engineers to... ...of new research proposals to pursue... ...requirements if you... PhD in Computer Science...For phd
$102.5k - $227.5k
Overview 2026 PhD Graduate - Signal Processing / Communications and Networking Scientist at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory... ...experience. Eligibility for security clearances is noted in the qualifications... ...contributing to important national security missions....For phdFull timeFor contractorsInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$102.5k
...contributions to important national security missions. Responsibilities... ...mutually supportive team of scientists, engineers, analysts, and software... ...the job if you... Have a PhD degree in Electrical... ...more of the following broad research areas and related subspecialties...For phdTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours
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